Stop Nail Biting

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(the actual script is much longer)

…You are constantly reminded to not bite your finger nails. At first, the urge to bite your nails is just as the urge to stop biting your nails. As time goes on, the urge to discontinue the habit is gets more and more powerful. Simultaneously, the urge to bite your fingernails becomes less powerful, to the point where you no longer want to bite them. As you begin to discontinue the habit of biting your nails, you will feel a sense of well being and self approval. You will begin to respect your fingernails and hands and be proud of them. Along with discontinuing the habit of biting your nails, you will feel a strong sense of accomplishment. Each time that you successfully avoid nail biting, you will feel proud of yourself for accomplishing a worthwhile and desirable goal. Now picture yourself six months from now. You have completely eliminated your unwanted habit. …